Square Naming

Upcoming Public Board Meetings for Comment on Square Names

DATE

TIME / LOCATION

BOARD

DESCRIPTION

July 18, 2023

5:00PM

Coastal Georgia Center

305 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401

 

Park and Tree Commission Review               

The Park and Tree Commission will review applications, hear public comment, and approve a recommendation for Savannah City Council.

August 3rd, 2023

3:00PM

Metropolitan Planning Commission

110 E State St, Savannah, GA 31401

Historic Site and Monument Commission Review

Historic Site and Monument Commission (HSMC) will review applications, hear public comment, and approve a recommendation for Savannah City Council.

August 24, 2023

6:30pm

Savannah City Hall

2 East Bay Street, Savannah GA 31402

Savannah City Council

Savannah City Council will consider the recommendations received from Park and Tree and HSMC, hear public comment, and vote on a name for the square.


All naming submittals have been reviewed and 15 applications will be moving forward in the process. 

The public can review all the applications below and provide feedback on the potential names by email

Click the links below to review the applications submitted to the City.

Complete Applications to Name the Square at Abercorn and East Wayne Streets

Proposed Name

Name of Applicant

Link to Application

Abbott Square

Martha Keber

Link to Application

Aspasia Cruvellier Mirault, 1800-1857

Jack White

Link to Application

Casey Square

Andrew Jones

Link to Application

Creek Square

Angel Brayboy

Link to Application

Deveaux Square

Rita Fuller-Yates

Link to Application

George Leile Square

Leroy Pace, Jr.

Link to Application

Hostess City of the South Square

Robert H. Fennell, Jr.

Link to Application

Leo Center Square

Tony Center

Link to Application

Major Clayton Carpenter Square

Jon Ternstrom

Link to Application

Musgrove Square

Guinevere Waite

Link to Application

Susie King Taylor Square

Susie King Taylor Center for Jubilee, Inc.

Link to Application

The Seven Sisters

Sandy Keck Everette

Link to Application

Wesley Square

Judy Bradley

Link to Application

W. W. Law Square

Albert Oetgen

Link to Application

 


Date
Item
Description
March 28- May 15, 2023Applications AcceptedApplicants can submit applications for consideration.
May 15, 2023, 11:59 pmApplications Deadline*No application will be accepted after May 15, 2023 at 11:59 pm.
May 1- June 1, 2023Staff ReviewMunicipal Archives and the Park and Tree Department will review applications for accuracy and criteria outlined within Article E.
June 2023Public MeetingPublic Meeting to update process and present applications received.
July 2023Park and Tree Commission ReviewThe Park and Tree Commission will review applications, hear public comment, and approve a recommendation for Savannah City Council.
August 2023Historic Site and Monument Commission ReviewHistoric Site and Monument Commission (HSMC) will review applications, hear public comment, and approve a recommendation for Savannah City Council.
August- September 2023Savannah City CouncilSavannah City Council will consider the recommendations received from Park and Tree and HSMC, hear public comment, and vote on a name for the square.

*After the application deadline, staff will contact the applicants regarding next steps.

All applications or questions regarding the process should be submitted by email.